Best 12 Cranberry Sauce Chicken I Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey through the delectable world of Cranberry Sauce Chicken, a dish that harmoniously blends sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. This versatile dish can be prepared in a variety of ways, each offering a unique taste experience. Discover the classic Cranberry Sauce Chicken, where tender chicken pieces are enveloped in a luscious cranberry sauce, creating a vibrant and flavorful dish. Embark on a culinary adventure with Cranberry Stuffed Chicken, where succulent chicken breasts are filled with a tantalizing cranberry stuffing, resulting in a delightful combination of textures and flavors. For a quick and easy weeknight meal, try the Cranberry Chicken Skillet, a one-pan dish that combines chicken, cranberries, and vegetables in a flavorful sauce. Indulge in the richness of Cranberry Chicken Casserole, a comforting dish featuring tender chicken, cranberries, and a creamy sauce, perfect for a cozy family dinner. Satisfy your cravings with Cranberry Chicken Salad, a refreshing and light dish that combines shredded chicken, cranberries, celery, and mayonnaise, perfect for a summer picnic or lunch. Explore the diverse world of Cranberry Sauce Chicken and discover your new favorite recipe.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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Herbs give the sauce a savory flavor, a nice complement to the tartness of the berries.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
Coarse salt and ground pepper
4 bone-in chicken breasts (8 ounces each)
1 medium onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon thyme, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Rub evenly under chicken skin. Place on a rimmed baking sheet; roast skin side up until skin is golden brown and meat is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt remaining tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 8 minutes. Add sage and remaining 1/2 teaspoon thyme; cook 1 minute. Add broth; simmer until reduced to 1 1/2 cups, 10 to 15 minutes. Strain mixture; return to saucepan.
  • Add cranberries and sugar; boil until berries burst, 5 to 8 minutes. Whisk in cornstarch mixture; return to a boil. Cook until slightly thickened, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat (sauce will thicken as it stands). Season with salt and pepper. To serve, spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 379 g, Fat 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 38 g

CRANBERRY CHICKEN I



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This is an incredibly easy recipe - and delicious! Just mix it up before going to work, then pop it in the oven when you get home in the evening. The sauce that forms while baking tastes great on rice.

Provided by Heather

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 9h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 ½ (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 (16 ounce) can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Place the chicken breasts in a glass or non-reactive baking dish.
  • Stir the onion soup mix, cranberry sauce, and French dressing together in a bowl until well blended. Pour over the chicken breasts. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove plastic wrap from the baking dish, and cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until top is bubbly and slightly browned, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480.8 calories, Carbohydrate 40.3 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 27.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.9 g, Sodium 1087.4 mg, Sugar 35.5 g

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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You don't have to eat bland-looking or tasting food just because you're eating light. For this elegant entree, golden chicken is coated in a pretty cranberry sauce with impressive flavor. Created by our Test Kitchen, it's ready in a matter of minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (5 ounces each)
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1-3/4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness. In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper. Coat chicken with flour mixture. In a nonstick skillet, cook chicken in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Remove chicken and keep warm. , In the same skillet, bring broth to a boil; scrape up any browned bits. Stir in the cranberries, brown sugar, vinegar and remaining salt. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into cranberry mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1 minute or until thickened. Return chicken to the pan and heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 602mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 30g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This easy, tangy cranberry chicken recipe has just four ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights, especially during the fall or winter.

Provided by Stephanie Gallagher

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 50m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 (1-ounce) envelope dried French onion soup mix
1 (16-ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 cup Catalina salad dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 F. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place the chicken breasts in baking dish. Sprinkle French onion soup mix evenly over chicken breasts.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together cranberry sauce and salad dressing. Pour over the chicken breasts.
  • Bake for 45 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 kcal, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 102 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 1074 mg, Sugar 41 g, Fat 12 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN I



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Chicken breasts baked with an onion cranberry sauce for a simple, sweet and tangy dinner. A great company dish to serve with hot, fluffy white rice.

Provided by phaylock

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

12 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 ¼ cups cranberry sauce
1 packet dry onion soup mix
½ cup French-style salad dressing
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 pinch ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange chicken in an 11x17 inch baking dish. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, soup mix, salad dressing, sugar and ground black pepper. Mix well and spoon mixture over chicken.
  • Cover dish and bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 433.1 mg, Sugar 13.1 g

CRANBERRY SAUCE CHICKEN II



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Chicken thighs or breasts baked with a tangy cranberry/onion/salad dressing sauce. Makes a simple, different dinner. Super easy and delicious!

Provided by Honda

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 2h

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 chicken thighs
1 (16 ounce) can cranberry sauce
1 (8 ounce) bottle Russian-style salad dressing
1 packet dry onion soup mix

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken pieces in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl combine the cranberry sauce, salad dressing and soup mix and mix well. Coat chicken pieces with this mixture.
  • Cover dish and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 1/2 to 1 3/4 hours, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear. Remove cover for the last 15 minutes of baking time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 396.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.4 g, Cholesterol 67.7 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 828.4 mg, Sugar 31.4 g

BEST CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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My mom found this recipe years ago, and now it's become a cheap and easy weeknight favorite at my house.

Provided by misscarolb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, chopped
3 pounds chicken thighs
⅔ cup ketchup
⅓ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dry mustard powder
1 (8 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Place the butter and onion in a 9x13 inch baking dish, and bake in the preheated oven, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 15 minutes. Remove the dish from the oven, push the onion over to one end, and place the chicken thighs in the dish in a single layer. Return to the oven and bake for about 25 minutes.
  • Stir together the ketchup, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard powder, and cranberry sauce in a bowl. Remove the chicken from the oven, and scoop the cooked onions into the cranberry mixture. Spoon the mixture over the chicken thighs, and return to the oven.
  • Bake until the cranberry mixture is slightly caramelized and the chicken is done, about 20 more minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 526 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 146.4 mg, Fat 25.7 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 450.4 mg, Sugar 27.5 g

CHICKEN WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE



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This is a somewhat time consuming recipe but makes a tender, juicy chicken. I varied a recipe used for pork and made several roasting chickens this way.

Provided by Allan1

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large roasting chicken, defrosted.
12 ounces cranberries
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 large onion, chopped coarse
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup unsalted chicken stock
kosher salt
pepper
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms, chopped coarse

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350 F.
  • Remove chicken giblets.
  • Rinse away the chicken blood using cold water.
  • Salt and pepper the damp chicken inside and out.
  • Using medium-high heat, warm the oil and butter in a large oven-proof pan.
  • When oil is hot, brown the chicken on all sides (about 3 minutes per side).
  • Place about half of the chopped onion inside the chicken cavity and completely cover the pan (aluminum foil works fine).
  • Place covered pan inside oven and bake about 25-30 minutes.
  • While the chicken is baking, put the water and sugar into an uncovered sauce pan.
  • Stir and heat until"syrup" begins to boil.
  • Add all the cranberries and heat on medium setting until boiling begins, making a cranberry sauce.
  • Stir occasionally.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and let cook.
  • When chicken has finished baking remove lid and spoon out as much fat as possible.
  • Leave chicken juices in pan.
  • Place on low heat.
  • Add cranberry sauce, chicken broth, and the rest of the chopped onions.
  • Once the sauce begins to boil reduce heat to simmer.
  • Turn the chicken over about every 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Baste often and reduce sauce until it thickens (about 30-45 minutes).
  • Add chopped mushrooms and continue cooking/basting about another 10 minutes.
  • Sauce should be thick enough to coat a spoon.
  • Serve hot and place enough sauce over chicken.
  • Extra sauce can be added to rice, potatoes, or other side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 681.2, Fat 36.3, SaturatedFat 11.3, Cholesterol 122.2, Sodium 123.7, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 54.6, Protein 27.2

SLOW-COOKER CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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I've been married for 42 years and have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I love to collect cookbooks and try new recipes. This dish is delicious, easy and good when served with rice and a vegetable side dish. Everyone in the family loves it!-Edith Holliday, Flushing, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h10m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup barbecue sauce
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, barbecue sauce, onion, celery, salt and pepper; pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until chicken is tender. Serve with rice. Freeze option: Cover and freeze cooled chicken and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a foil-lined 13x9-in. baking dish in a preheated 325° oven until heated through, covering if necessary to prevent excess browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 791mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 34g protein.

EASY CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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You don't have to wait until the fall to enjoy delicious cranberry flavor. By using a canned sauce, you can get the flavor no matter what time of year.-Kay Simpson, Hull, Quebec

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced celery
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce
1 cup bottled barbecue sauce

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper; brown in a skillet in butter. Remove the chicken to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. In the drippings, saute onion and celery until tender. Add cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce; mix well. Pour over chicken. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 hours, basting every 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

CRANBERRY CHICKEN II



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This baked dish is a little French, a little fruity, a little sweet, a little tart and A LOT delicious!

Provided by KMSMOKEY

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h5m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (16 ounce) can whole cranberry sauce
2 (1 ounce) packages dry onion soup mix
1 cup French dressing

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place chicken in 9x13 inch baking dish. Mix cranberry sauce, soup mix and salad dressing and pour mixture over chicken. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 551.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.5 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 27.7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 1511.9 mg, Sugar 30.5 g

CRANBERRY CHICKEN



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"If you're looking for something fast but different for dinner, try this unique entree," suggests Brigitte Schaller. The Flemington, Missouri cook combines chili sauce, brown sugar and cranberry sauce to give the tender chicken a welcome zip.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 large onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
1-1/3 cups chili sauce
3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
4-1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons prepared mustard
Hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute the chicken and onion in butter until chicken is no longer pink. Add the chili sauce, cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce and mustard. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve over rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Choose fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries are plump and deep red in color. Avoid cranberries that are bruised or wrinkled.
  • Rinse the cranberries before using. This will help remove any dirt or debris.
  • Use a food processor to chop the cranberries. This will make them easier to cook and will help release their juices.
  • Cook the cranberries over medium heat. High heat can cause the cranberries to burn.
  • Stir the cranberries frequently while cooking. This will help prevent them from sticking to the pot.
  • Add sugar to taste. The amount of sugar you add will depend on your personal preference.
  • Serve the cranberry sauce warm or cold. Cranberry sauce can be served as a side dish with chicken, turkey, or pork. It can also be used as a topping for pancakes, waffles, or yogurt.

Conclusion:

Cranberry sauce is a delicious and versatile side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. It is also a good source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, potassium, and fiber. With just a few simple ingredients, you can make a delicious cranberry sauce that will be sure to please everyone at your table.

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